Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Driver Brake Light Problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-08-2020, 01:44 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
ry_robi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Question Driver Brake Light Problem

Appreciate the help. Rear running lights work, when brake is pressed the driver site does not illuminate, passenger side works. When running lights are on, driver side stays same half illuminated when brake is pressed. I’ve checked fuses. Don’t think it’s a ground problem since running lights work. Any ideas?

Cant drive, don’t want a ticket!!

thanks.
Old 03-08-2020, 07:10 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
tech's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Santa Clarita California
Posts: 2,138
Likes: 0
Received 277 Likes on 243 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

You need to remove the light and check the wiring and see what voltage you are getting to the bulbs and test the ground .
Old 03-08-2020, 11:27 PM
  #3  
Old fart with a wrench
 
dave1123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Posts: 14,398
Received 723 Likes on 628 Posts
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

The area behind the spare tire panel contains several electrical connectors, one of which is for the tail light assembly. Those wires are 20 gauge and just a little bit of corrosion can cause good connections to be lost. Just a tiny bit of rust in the wheelwell can allow water to do it's thing.



Last edited by dave1123; 03-08-2020 at 11:30 PM.
Old 03-11-2020, 02:38 PM
  #4  
Member
 
JeepCares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 173
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by ry_robi
Appreciate the help. Rear running lights work, when brake is pressed the driver site does not illuminate, passenger side works. When running lights are on, driver side stays same half illuminated when brake is pressed. I’ve checked fuses. Don’t think it’s a ground problem since running lights work. Any ideas?

Cant drive, don’t want a ticket!!

thanks.
Hello ry_Robi,
We are certainly sorry to hear about your recent concern. If you do end up getting your vehicle towed to a Jeep dealer, please keep us updated. If you need any additional assistance throughout that process, please follow up with our team privately. We're happy to assist.
Laura
JeepCares
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tsunami
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
22
09-14-2023 06:34 AM
KTW
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
12-22-2016 08:29 AM
xj90jeep
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
02-05-2014 05:21 PM
redtree
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
0
01-13-2010 07:04 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Driver Brake Light Problem



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:40 PM.